Critical Raw Materials (CRM) are strategically important raw materials for the economy, but are at high risk of supply shortages and, in addition, there is a lack of viable substitutes. Mining is essential for the extraction of these resources and has a key role in the technology industry. But how to incorporate the circular economy into mining?
The aim of the competition is to promote the knowledge of secondary and high school students about critical raw materials and the circular economy. They have to do a short research on the potential of urban mining and CRMs.
How to participate as highschool student
Students who wish to participate should send an email to EELISA Circular Community circular.community@upm.es, including their Passport/ID, name and surname of each participant and contact email. Students can participate by themselves or in groups of maximum 3 participants.
A tutor will be assigned to each participating group or student. Once the student or group of students gets in contact with the tutor, they will start working on the elaboration of the video.
They will make a short video around 60 seconds (should not exceed 120 seconds) about critical raw materials in urban mining. For example, the video can focus on a specific CRM and its recycling potential through urban mining, as well as its use and applications.
When?: Before November 1st
How to participate as tutor
Tutors who wish to participate should send an email to EELISA Circular Community, circular.community@upm.es, including their Passport/ID, name and surname, university and bachelor/master studies in which they are enrolled.
Tutors are committed to advise the assigned students and attend to a minimum of two online follow-up meetings that tutors will program with the students.
When?: Before June 30th
Prizes
Winners will receive the following prizes:
- 1st Prize: Airpods
- 2nd Prize: Speaker
- 3rd Prize: Thermal bottle and wireless charge station
The tutor of the winning video will also win Airpods.
All participants will receive a diploma and an international credential from the EELISA European Alliance of Universities.
For more information to get involved, please read the competition rules:
